Students gain proven knowledge and understanding with respect to the field of geographical information science (GISc). They are in a position to use the knowledge and understanding acquired in order to solve problems. They are in a position to disseminate information, ideas, problems and solutions to expert as well as non-expert audience.

YES Search, analysis and synthesis of data and information by using necessary technologies.
YES Adaptation to new situations.
YES Decision making
YES Autonomous work
NO Team work
NO Working within an international context.
YES Interdisciplinary work
NO Producing new research ideas.
NO Project planning and management.
NO Respecting diversity and multicultural aspects.
YES Respecting the natural environment
NO Showing social, professional and ethical responsibility as well as sensitivity to sex issues.
YES Applying criticism and self-criticism
YES Promoting free, creative and deductive thinking.

The course refers to Geographical Information Science (GISc). It includes what is traditionally called Geographical Information Systems (GIS). Emphasis is given on geographical information related to spatial planning. Hands-on practical exercises are performed in the computer cluster room. The content of the course is in specific:
1. Introduction in GIS
2. Data entry
3. Data integration
4. Data structures – vector
5. Data structures – raster
6. Generalization in GIS
7. Spatial Databases
8. Map overlay
9. Spatial interpolation
10. Spatial analysis in GIS
11. 3D applications
12. Applications of GIS
13. Review and preparation for the exams

Practical exercises and written examination at the end of the semester.